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Modems
Bits per second(bps) indicates speed
»Old modems - 9,600, 14,400, 28,800, 33,600
»56,000 (56K) has becoming standard
Ways of connecting to the Internet
»Dial-up modem –used in most homes
»Cable modem –uses TV cable lines
»DSL –modified phone line
»T1 line –used by schools, businesses, etc.